How long is basic training?

There may be different levels of basic training for each soldier, depending on which unit they go to and whether or not they begin their service at Michve Alon. If you go to Michve Alon to improve your Hebrew, you will spend the first few weeks in level 02 basic training. Then, when you receive your placement and join your new unit, the exact amount of time spent in basic training varries depending on which unit you are in. Some units can complete this stage of training in one month, while others can take upwards of four or five months before advancing to the next stage of training.